tacking
noun [ U ] fabrics uk/ˈtæk.ɪŋ/ us/ˈtæk.ɪŋ/ (also mainly US basting)
（将两块布料临时缝在一起的）松散的长针脚
long, loose stitches that are used to hold two pieces of cloth together temporarily before they are sewn together in a neater and permanent way
Remove the tacking. 把松散的长针脚拆掉。
Suits are typically sold with tacking stitches holding the vent at the back of the jacket in place. 西服出售的时候，通常会用松散的长针脚把外套背后的开衩缝起来。
See: tack
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- Machine the seam from the wrong side over the tacking.
- Then take out the tacking stitches and remove the card and you should have a really spectacular garment.
- She unfastened the tacking of one long satin sleeve of Flora's wedding gown and began to re-pin it.